Youth Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Torrance, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and day-to-day supervision to adolescents in a residential mental health facility to meet their physical and psychosocial needs. Model positive behavioral self-management and assist youth with self-help skills and socialization.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience with seriously emotionally disturbed children, or two years of experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adults. Alternatively, a BA/BS degree is acceptable. Your responsibilities include providing direct care to adolescents, supervising their daily activities, promoting positive development, and documenting their progress.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Pro-Act

Job Description

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

Youth Counselor

Division/Program:

Star View Adolescent Center

Starting Compensation:

24.00 - 25.50 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Torrance, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Why Join Our Team? 

  • Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.

  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:

    • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.

    • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

  • Professional Growth Opportunities:

    • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.

    • Career development programs designed to help you grow.

    • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG (qualifications):

  • High School Diploma or equivalent plus One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed children, or Two (2) years’ experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adults.

  • OR – BA/BS Degree

How you will make a difference (job overview):

The Youth Counselor is the treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the adolescents through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Director, Facility Manager and Shift Lead; some tasks are accomplished independently. Provide day-to-day supervision, ensure safety and care for children individually, while in school and in groups.  Promote and assist adolescents with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene, and grooming, handling individual problems and other activities.  Models and supports positive youth development and positive behavioral self-management through praise, attention, and use of behavioral incentive system.  Encourages adolescents’ interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to adolescents on appropriate behavior. Participate in Pro-Act crisis intervention as required.  Note children’s progress in daily progress notes.

Division/Program Overview:

  • A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents

  • Serving up to 60 adolescents (ranging from ages 12-17) statewide

  • Intensive residential services dedicated to serving clients with serious mental health problems with the highest dignity and quality of services since 1988

  • Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility, Community Treatment Facility and Non-Public High School – 24/7 locked facility

  • Multidisciplinary Mental Health Services, Therapeutic Behavioral Health Services, and Intensive Day Treatment Program

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

svacrecruit@starsinc.com

Stars Behavioral Health Group

Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG) provides high-quality mental health and social services across California, achieving proven, impactful results. SBHG is dedicated to helping individuals overcome significant challenges and grow through change. What Stars Behavioral Health Group Offers: A large, stable company founded in 1988. Recognized by the LA Business Journal as a “Best Place to Work” in Los Angeles and awarded “Top Workplaces” in the Bay Area by the Mercury News (multiple times). An opportunity to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of children, adults, and families. Access to some of the best training available in the industry. Flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities in residential, in-patient, and community-based outpatient roles.
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